CUSAT CAT is the acronym of Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test. It is conducted for admission to various programmes viz. Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology. The University also conducts Lateral Entry Test (LET) and Department Admission Test (DAT).
CUSAT CAT 2025 Highlights
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Full Exam Name: Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test
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Short Exam Name: CUSAT CAT
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Conducting Body: Cochin University of Science and Technology
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Frequency of Conduct: Once a year
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Exam Level: University Level Exam
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Languages: English
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Mode of Application Online
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Application Fee (General): 1000 Rs [Online]
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Mode of Exam: Online
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Mode of Counselling: Online
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Participating Colleges: 10
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Exam Duration: 3 Hours
CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Dates
Release of CUSAT CAT Notification
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Start date of CUSAT CAT Registration
| February 6 to March 23, 2025
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Last date to submit CUSAT CAT Application form
| March 23, 2025 |
Last date to submit CUSAT CAT Application form with fine
| March 23, 2025 |
CUSAT CAT Admit Card download date:
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CUSAT CAT Exam date
| May 10, 11, and 12, 2025 |
Results
| June 4, 2025 |
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CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
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Examination Mode: Online
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Duration: 3 Hours
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Sections: Paper 1 - Mathematics, Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry
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Number of Questions: Paper 1 - Mathematics (125 Questions), Paper 2 - Physics (75 Questions) and Chemistry (50 Questions)
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Type of Questions: Objective or MCQ
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Total Number of Questions: 250
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Maximum marks: Paper 1 - Mathematics (375 Marks), Paper 2Physics (225 Marks), Chemistry (150 Marks)
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Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded
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Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
CUSAT CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criterion for each course differs from another, nonetheless, the overall criteria are similar and remain almost the same.
Eligibility Criteria for CUSAT CAT Entrance Exam 2023 for UG courses is given below:
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Age Limit: The candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2022 to be eligible for CUSAT CAT 2022 Exam.
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Education Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a university or institution recognized by the State or from Kerala board with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects in 10+2. Must have scored 50% in Mathematics.
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Candidates having any backlogs in 10+2 are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria for CUSAT CAT for PG courses is given below:
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Education Qualification: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from any Govt. recognized university/ institution with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
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Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for CUSAT CAT 2022 PG.
Note: Only the students who will satisfy the eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT will be allowed to move forward with the admission process.
CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Fee Category
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Candidates opting for All India Quota Seats: INR 1000
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SC/ST: INR 500
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International Candidates: INR 7000
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Children of Indian Gulf Workers: Rs. 6100 (Rs. 5500 for SC/ST Candidates of Kerala state)
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NRI Quota Category: INR 5000
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PhD and M.Phil. Programs: INR 1000
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PDF, Diploma, Certificate Programs: INR 100
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Candidates opting for Dubai as Test Centre: INR 10,000
CUSAT CAT Participating Colleges
The candidates who have managed to clear the CUSAT CAT Exam can get into the list of colleges mentioned below:
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M.G. College of Engineering, Thrikkanamangalam, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram
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Institutions under Southern Naval Command Head Quarters, Kochi (SNCHQ)
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College of Engineering, Thrikkaripur, Cheemeni.P.O., Kasargod
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Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi
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Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Vellanada, Thiruvananthapuram
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Co-operative Institute of Technology, Palayanada P.O., Vadakara, Kozhikode
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College of Engineering, Kuriottumala, Piravanthoor, Pathanapuram, Kollam
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T.K.M. Institute of Technology, Karuvelil, Musaliar Hills, Ezhukone, Kollam
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College of Engineering, Pallipuram, Cherthala, Allapuzha
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College of Engineering, Govt. ITI Campus, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram
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K.V.M. College of Engineering and Information Technology, Alleppey
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College of Engineering, Kidangoor, Kottayam
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Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakunnam. P.O., Kochi
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College of Engineering, Poonjar, Thekkekkara.P.O., Kottayam
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College of Engineering, Chengannoor, Alappuzha
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College of Engineering, Perumon, Perinad. P.O., Kollam
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Model Engineering College, BMC P.O., Thrikkakkara, Kochi
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College of Engineering, Kallooppara, Pathanamthitta
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College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam
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College of Engineering, Adoor, Pathanamthitta
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College of Engineering, Kottarakkara, Kollam
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College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur
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College of Engineering, Munnar, Idukki
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School of Engineering, CUSAT
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Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad, Alappuzha
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Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Planakalamukku
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Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala
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ER & DCI Institute of Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
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College of Engineering Vatakara, Kozhikode
